POLESTAR'S WORST IDEA YET? IT'S MAGIC

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan critically examines Polestar's partnership with StoreDot, a company promising revolutionary extreme fast charging (XFC) technology. While Polestar touts the ability to add 160 km of range in just 5 minutes, Cadogan expresses deep skepticism. He highlights the severe limitations of current charging infrastructure, noting that no chargers in Australia can support the required 450 kW. Furthermore, he raises significant concerns about the detrimental effects of such rapid charging on battery longevity and the immense heat generated, potentially leading to thermal runaway. Cadogan delves into StoreDot's history, pointing to a decade of unfulfilled promises and unreleased products, likening their current claims to previous fantastical technological predictions. He concludes that the partnership is a "spectacular non-achievement" and a "total load of irrelevant horses ," urging a more grounded approach to EV technology and critical thinking.